His Highness Sheikh Dr. Sultan bin Muhammad Al Qasimi, Member of the Supreme Council and Ruler of Sharjah, on the occasion of International Volunteer Day, which marked on the 5th of December every year, confirmed that volunteer work constitutes a noble human value, is an important tributary to achieving the comprehensive International Day of Voluntary Work development of societies and enhances the morals of individuals.

The concept of volunteering has expanded and is no longer linked only to charitable work and the provision of aid, but has expanded to include all the needs of society, the UAE became aware of the importance of this humanitarian field early on and prepared the necessary legislation to organise it.

His Highness, the Ruler of Sharjah, added that volunteer work occupied a large aspect of the lives of most of the nation, and has become a way of life for them, and this is evident through their contributions and community contributions in various circumstances and occasions.

“What makes us feel proud is the contributions that we found in our governmental and private institutions in general, and educational institutions of various stages in particular, and their role in supporting and encouraging their affiliates to engage in volunteer work and encourage it”.